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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.69% in December. In a month that tends to experience strong hiring numbers due to increased holiday demand, the reading for December was a modest gain and the underlying patterns imply economic weakness. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,100 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends. “The labor mar

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Higher premiums and fewer death benefits have led to reduced payout ratios on individual life insurance policies since 2020, despite concerns about COVID-19 and elevated mortality in certain population segments. according to a new AM Best report. In its Best’s Special Report, titled, “U.S. Individual Life Payout Ratios Down,” AM Best notes that the impact of COVID-19 on life insurers’ individual policy claims has been less pronounced than some may have initially

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Komodo Health today unveiled findings from a new, first-of-its kind survey detailing the challenges to obtaining data-driven insights that continue to impede progress across the U.S. Life Sciences organizations. Conducted independently by Frost & Sullivan, the new blinded survey benchmarks the current state of real-world data (RWD) and analytics, exposing the complexities that teams face in generating meaningful insights — as reported by Life Sciences leaders

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenX Technologies, Inc., one of the world’s leading omnichannel supply-side platforms, today announced the appointment of Nick Cuniffe as Vice President of Product, CTV. In this new role, Cuniffe will act as OpenX’s CTV product lead, responsible for global strategy and execution of OpenX’s CTV product solution and roadmap. He will report to Mike Chowla, SVP of Product. This announcement follows OpenX’s recent launch of TV by OpenX, an ongoing initiative to un

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Anthony Lively has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Boston, Lively has more than a decade of experience working with public- and private-sector clients. Throughout his career, he has used data and analytics to maximize benefit offerings and build customized solutions for routine care, chronic health conditions, and pharmacy needs. “Anthony’s ability to use seemingly disparate data points to s

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ID R&D, a Mitek company, and an award-winning provider of voice biometrics and liveness technology, today introduced voice clone detection as a new option for its IDLive® Voice liveness detection product. Detecting voice clones and audio deepfakes can prevent fraud and crime, deter bad actors, and help preserve trust in the authenticity of digital audio communication. The software processes a recording of speech and uses AI to determine whether it was spoken by a

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elevate Patient Financial Solutions (“ElevatePFS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled specialty RCM solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Professional Medical Services, a provider of RCM solutions focused on low-balance accounts receivable resolution. The acquisition will expand ElevatePFS’ suite of RCM solutions and reinforce the Company’s commitment to addressing the most complex aspects of the revenue cycle for its customers. P

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gamut Capital Management, L.P. (“Gamut”), a leading New York-based middle market private equity firm, announced the promotion of Michael Hanigan to Partner and Matthew Simon to Principal. “We are pleased to announce our 2024 promotions. Through hard work, accountability and leadership, both Michael’s and Matthew’s contributions have not only strengthened our firm, but each has also played a pivotal role in building our culture. We look forward to watching Michael and

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FARSIGHT, a leadership development and coaching consultancy, today announced that it has been awarded the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – an U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) certifier. These certifications recognize the exceptional and distinct capabilities of FARSIGHT and its founder and CEO, Farah Bala, PCC. “We’re honored that FARSIGHT has

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NYMBUS®, a premier provider of cloud-based financial technology solutions, celebrates the appointment of Jeff Fonda as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jeff arrives at Nymbus with a rich background in financial leadership. His deep expertise in fintech, SaaS, and executive leadership, honed during his tenure at Mortgage Cadence, an Accenture company, among others, prepares him well for this pivotal role at Nymbus. Jeffery Kendall, Chairman and CEO of N

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Private Bank, a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association, was named for the fifth consecutive year as a Best Private Bank (US, Regional). In addition, the Private Bank was named Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs (Globally) for the first year. The honors were announced by Global Finance for the 2024 World’s Best Private Bank Awards. “These accolades are a trusted standard of excellence in the global wealth community, and they demonstrate our s

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Extreme Reach, the company behind a new global unified creative and delivery platform, today unveiled ‘XR’, their new company brand. XR reflects Extreme Reach’s position as a global technology company that offers end-to-end creative and production solutions and insights to the 1,000+ brands, agencies and studios it serves around the world. XR is harnessing AI and data-driven insights to help Marketers make smarter decisions and drive return on investment. This new ide

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momnt, a leading fintech company specializing in real-time lending and payment solutions for businesses, and Saluda Grade, a synergistic and vertically integrated investment platform investing in emerging asset classes within the U.S. real estate sector, announced the closing of their inaugural securitization secured by home improvement loans, a 144A transaction rated by KBRA. “Momnt is thrilled to close our first securitization. Partnering with Saluda Grade has been c

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BOD--Digimarc adds ServiceNow CMO and Forbes Entrepreneurial CMO 50 Leader Michael Park to its Board of Directors as the company hits an inflection point

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BoardMember--In an era marked by rapid changes in the cybersecurity landscape, the value placed on exceptional marketing leadership is surging. A noteworthy study by Christian and Timbers reveals a significant 12% increase in compensation this year for startup and pre-IPO cybersecurity Chief Marketing Officers in 2023. Redefining Roles: The Shift from CMO to VP of Marketing The study highlights a continued trend within series A and B companies, favoring titles like Vice Presi

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farther, the nation’s leading technology-centric wealth management firm, has partnered with YCharts, a cloud-based investment research and client communications SaaS platform. The partnership will provide Farther’s advisor network with an all-in-one solution for enhancing client relationships and attracting new business. YCharts offers Farther and its advisors a multifaceted approach that focuses on traditional investment analysis as well as tailored content to make cl

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #claims--FINEOS and Securian Canada announce an unprecedented go-live of the FINEOS Platform in just 5 months to process disability claims for customers.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jason Howard, an alternatives industry veteran known for investing in and advising General Partners (“GPs”), announced today the launch of New Catalyst Strategic Partners (“New Catalyst” or the “Firm”). New Catalyst is an independent alternative investment firm that provides seed and growth capital to emerging, developing and diverse firms (i.e., “Next Generation GPs”) led by experienced investors. The New Catalyst platform offers Next Generation GPs with a range o

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HireRight (NYSE: HRT), a leading provider of global background screening services and workforce solutions, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer, Guy Abramo, and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Spaeth, will be presenting virtually at the 26th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM Eastern Time. A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available here, on the Events & Presentations page of HireRight’s In

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (“HASI,” “our,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in climate solutions, today announced, subject to market conditions, a private offering of $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% green senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the “Notes”) by its indirect subsidiaries, HAT Holdings I LLC (“HAT I”) and HAT Holdings II LLC (“HAT II,” and together with HAT I, the “Issuers”). The Notes w